A Particular Consequence of Inflation

At 5% inflation:

The buying power of a dollar goes to 50 cents in 15 years,

and in 30 yrs at 5% inflation, a dollar goes to a quarter.

This is particularly tough in an investment that has a set payout in the future,
like a life insurance policy.

A $100,000 face value Life insurance policy
will drop to $25000 purchasing power in 30 years at 5% inflation.